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Selected Verse: Proverbs 8:11 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Pr 8:11 |
King James |
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| (Compare Pro 3:14-15). |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Wisdom is better than rubies - See on Pro 3:15 (note). |
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.